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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.20, 1,599.80 and 661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.20, 1,599.80 and 661.84 is: 913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.20 : 1,599.80 = 661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.20/1,599.80 = 661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.20x = 1,599.80 × 661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.20x = 1,058,811.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,811.63/1,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.40

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